June Lake
Feb 11, 1998
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: June Lake Snowshoe
- Region: South Cascades -- Mt. St. Helens
- Agency: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Trails: June Lake (#216.1)
- Avg Rating: 2.50
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: June Lake
- Region: South Cascades -- Mt. St. Helens
- Agency: USFS Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Trails: June Lake (#216.1)
- Avg Rating: 3.60
Myself and two fellow
hikers made the drive to the south approach of Mt. St. Helen. The plan was to attempt a winter summit of the mountain before the permit season began. (Mid-April) But, as is very common in the Northwest during the winter, the weather was not cooperating. It was snowing as we reached the Marble Mountain Sno-park (2700')and never let up the entire trip. We headed north on Trail #244 from the parking lot and reached our planned bivouac site (4400') at the fring of the Worm Flows around mid-day. The full 40+ lb packs and heavy wet snow took their toll on our straining muscles. By the time the tents were set, visibility was only 200 yards due to the increasing snowfall. The next 17 hours was comprized of waiting, shaking snow off the tent, and numerous cat-naps. By 7:30 the following morning, 1-1/2 feet of new snow had fallen. Due to the danger of avalanches and low visibility, we decided to return another day to attempt the summit. It was a little disheartening not making the summit, but better to be safe than sorry. Besides, the mountain's not going anywhere. (At least I hope not!!) Play Safe.
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